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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.52, 256.80 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.52, 256.80 and 123.52 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.52 : 256.80 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.52/256.80 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.52x = 256.80 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.52x = 31,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,719.94/171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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